Unemployment benefit calculator · United States 2026

Unemployment benefit in the United States 2026: how much, and for how long

Unemployment benefit replaces part of your pay when you lose your job, if you were insured long enough. The calculator above estimates the amount and how long it is paid, from your salary and age, with the 2026 rules.

The rules in brief

• Unemployment insurance: Run by each state: usually about half of your previous weekly pay up to a state maximum (from $275 in Florida to $1,152 in Washington in 2026), for up to 26 weeks (12 in Florida and North Carolina, 14 in Georgia). Benefits are taxable income. Not after quitting without good cause.

Unemployment benefit by salary

Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.

Frequently asked questions

How much unemployment benefit do I get on $6,500 gross a month?
$450 / week for up to 26 weeks in California (taxable): $11,700 in total, if you are single and aged 35.

Are these amounts exact?
They are estimates under the 2026 rules. The public employment service decides the actual amount.

Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.